Manufacturing Engineer I

About the Role

This role supports the manufacture and assembly of new and existing Parker products by assisting with designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve process reliability to improve up-time and reduce cost.
• Start-up of new machines and automation.
• Troubleshooting of process issues.
• Make corrections and update drawings in collaboration with the design department.
• Resolve quality problems in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Department.
• Project management and process development of new Assembly Cell design or changes.
• Statistical planning during assembly development phase.
• Investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control.
• Estimate production times and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confer with management, engineering, and other departments regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production process.
• Apply the 10-Step Problem Solving Process and Root Cause Analysis.
• Plan and improve production results with regard to safety, quality, and scrap.
• Train workforce (Operators and Assemblers) in process and machine operation.
• Develop new production processes, inspection plans, and work instructions for set-up standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Knowledge and ability to apply core concepts of engineering.
• Ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving of basic to moderate scope and complexity.
• Effectively apply continuous improvement methods to quality and manufacturing functions (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT).
• Knowledge of data structures and database programming.
• Ability to work effectively with CAD/CAM systems or other computer-aided manufacturing systems, in addition to standard business application software and/or specialized data analysis tools.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve problems.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to research and analyze data effectively and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Engineering field.